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TORONTO A popular Ontario tourist destination that was completely overwhelmed with visitors last summer is imposing huge fines and will now charge out-of-towners to use the beach in order to avoid overcrowding. Prince Edward County, located near Belleville, became a top destination for Ontarians looking for a getaway during the pandemic last summer. But according to Todd Davis, the Director of Community Services, Programs and Initiatives for Prince Edward County, the region became so popular with tourists it became more than they could handle. Tourism has been growing in Prince Edward County over the last decade but COVID really brought a sharp point to it, Davis told CTV News Toronto on Thursday.
Wellington Beach in Prince Edward County seems to be an even more popular spot in recent years.
Staff with Prince Edward County looking to hear more from residents about their experience at the beach, as apart of their Tourism Management Plan.
An online survey is now available at haveyoursay.thecounty.ca. Residents have until February 26 to submit their comments.
The Tourism Management Plan is essentially a roadmap. This has been created to work on issues and build on successes in the county. There is also a longer 5-7 year plan staff are working on, called the Destination Development Plan.